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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
I Am Great and You are Small

Am GreAt ana You are SmAlls Asparrow swinging on a branch Once caught passing fly; ''Oh let me live!" the insect prayed, With trembling, piteous cry. "No, said the sparrow, ''you must falL For am great and you are small" The bird had scarce begun his feast Before hawk came by; The game was caught, Pray lot me iivel' Was now the sparrow's cry. 'No, said the captor, "you must fall, For am great and you are small" An eagle saw the rogue and swooped Upon him from on high; ''Pray let me live; why should you kill So small a bird as IF" "Oh," said the eagle, "yoI must fall. For am great and you are small" But while he att, the hunter came: He let his arrow fly. "Tyrant" the eagle shrieked, 'you have No right to make me diel" "Ah," said the hunter, ''you must fall For am great and you are small"
 -[Fro n the German.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

John Beauchamp, big negro of Louisville, bet that he coull eat sixty eggs in as many minutes. The wager was accepted, and he appeared with five dozen eggs and skillet, and the match began. He cooked the eggs himself and ate twenty-scven in six minutes. The remaining thirty three disappeared more slowly, but none was left when time was called. The cater could hardly speak when he had finished, and had to be helped to his feet.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
A Timely Suggestion.

"Hello, R cheIieu! You don't call on Miss Dilby any more something up2"
 ''Yes, Arthur, confess it--there isl Why, don't you know l stayed little late the other night, and dash me if she didn't get up and wind the clock !"-- lpptEoit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
An ExDerienced Cook.

Lady-"Have you had much experi- ence as cook?'
 Applicant-"O indeed I have. l was the cook of Mr. and Mrs. Peterby for three years"
 "Why did you leave thema'
 'I didn't leave them. They left me. They both died".
 ''What off" 'Dyspersia. ."--lsiftings.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

Robert Bonner thinks that the mare Maud s. is worth more than five poodle aldermen. At any rate he has refused $10O, 900 for her, as not being enough money to make the mare go from his afud
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

'Come in, my poor mn," said abe nevolent lady to ragged tramp, "and ] will get you something to cat" "Thanky, mum don't care if do." "J suppose" continued the lady, setting a square meal before him, ''your life has been full of trialsa' "Yis, mum; an the Wust of it wuz, 1 allus got convicted."
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Two Pictures.

Two Pictures.
 I. With dimpled hands folded on heaving breast
 She is lying asleep Dreaming of pleasures and love and gold, Careless of sorrows that life may hold With sweet lips smiling in perfect rest,
 She is lying asleep.
 H. With faded hands folded on quiet breast
 She is lying asleep. Pleasures and love and joy all past, Sorrows Of life over at last With pale lips closed in eternal rest,
 She is lying asleep. -CHAs. F. ScorT,is the Currents
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Connecticut Western News.
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fkRMSs n nos Dssd st tSe elpiP.sion of shres snSs monsS: o416 win be charged.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
NOTABLE HAPPENINGS.

The german given Thursday evening
by Miss Minnie Wyman, at the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. George IL.
Partridge. % Eastman avenue, was the
SWEETEST event of the week, in the way
of select and cOngenial party. The
guests were composed of only young
people of tie gayeSt society. The spa
ciOus halls and parlOrS were most beau
tifully and artiStically arranged for the
occasion. The ladies were attired in
handsome costumes. and i'll some cases
the dresses were simply ele-
giant, and on the floor pre-
scented brilliant and striking appear
ance. The rich cOlOrs of the ladies'
toilets, together with tie bouquets,
gave a very fascinating appearance
while the couples were meandering
about the parlOrs. The dancing began
at 9 o'clock. and took in the front par
lOr and dining room, which had been
neatly canvaSed for the occasion. w.
E. Burwell was in charge of the floor.
The dining room was tastefully decked
with flowers of various colOrS, and made
a delightful appearance. From the
prettily appointed table in the center of
the room all excellent repast was
served. consisting of all the good thin IS
that 90 to fiatter the palate. Among those
who received invitations were: Hal
Watson. J. r. ID. HallOwell, c. b. Eus-
It's. W. NileauX, II. W. Young. q. f..
Bell, G.. IL. Partridge. Josiah ThOmp-
son. Jr. DR.. ID. Moore, j. Reeve, H..
Peckham. f. o. Darling, 5. c. Tinker,
W. +. Brooks, c. 5. LangdOn, c. W.
Shepard, W. f. Burwell, S. 4. Aims
worth. ". F. Pray, f. c. Gale, c. E.
Handy. {. b. Heff, r. NJ. Ankeny, H..
L. Wyman and Alfred PillSbury. Among
the ladies were: Misses Cooper, Me
Nair. Del attire. Snyder, Bell, Gale, Will
son, Brooks. Washburn, LangdOn, Har-
denburg, Hawkins. Pillsbury, Nellie
West. Merrill. Hale, Oswald, Baker,
Johnson. The guests were received by
Miss Minnie Wyman. assisted by Mrs.
Mullen and Mrs. Buxton.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Free Baptist church will give a social
and oyster supper at the church parlOrs
Tuesday evening. They have provided
sundry fancy and useful articles for
Christmas. which will be offered for
sale by the young ladies.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
A SILVER WEDDING.

Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Price were given a
surprise in the way of a silver wedding
one night recently at their home on
Twentieth avenue north. Mr.. and Mrs.
Price were invited to a friends at tea,
and on their return found their home
had been taken possession of by about
100 friends. who had come well ladened
with large quantity of hardware and
valuable silver presents. The pleasant
affair was under the direction of the Re-
lief corps. connected with the Levi But
Ter post. of which Mr.. Price is a mem
Der. The Sons of Veterans, belonging
to the post, were present. and large
number of the members of the Eastern
Star Post lodge, of which Mrs. Price is
a member. The house was tastefully
arranged and everything passed off in a
very pleasant way. Mrs. Price mother,
a lady of eighty-five years, was present
aid took prominent part in making
the affair a success.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
PLEASURES OF THE SLIDE.

The members of the Crescent TObOg-
gan club enjoyed very delightful time
Friday evening at the opening of their
tOboggan slide at the corner of Chicago
avenue and Seventeenth street. The
members appeared in the new, handsome
uniforms and made a lovely appearance
as they marched around about the slide.
The members, who are equally conf
posed of ladies and gentlemen, met at
the slide at o'clock and repaired to the
Park Avenue Presbyterian church,
where they enjoyed an excellent supper,
which was served by the Young Ladies'
society. returning to the slide at Q
o'clock, when the first toboggan went
shooting down the long slide. The Jap
anese lanterns that were used as orna-
mentS at the club house made beauti-
full showing. The slide will be kept
open three or four nights out of the
week. beginning with Dee. %.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
MATRIMONIAL EVENTS.

The marriage of Miss Janet S. Gray
to Donald ii. McEachern was solemn
lied Oh Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Gray, 903 Filth street south, in the
presence of about forty friends. Rev.
S. NJ. Campbell performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. McEachern car
ried with them the congratulations and
remembranceS of many warm friends to
their home which will be near Silver
Lake, northeast of the city.
The wedding of Miss Bessie st. Johns,
an esteemed young lady in Minneapolis
society, to David Olmstead will take
place tomorrow evening at the resi-
dence of DR.. w. n. Murray. 127 West
Twenty-siXth street. Only the friends
and relatives of bride aud groom will be
present. Rev. G.. L. Morrill, will splice
the nuptial knot.
The marriage of Miss Alice Ames,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Ames. to
Allen Hall. of St. Paul. was quietly sol
emniZed Monday afternoon at 2 O'clOck
at the residence of the brides parents.
Only the intimate friends and relatives
were present.
The marriage of DR.. J. W. Macdon-
aid. professor in the college of phySi-
clalS ana surgeons, 10 MISS hlIu1e
Lucas. of Hudson. Wis..was sOlemniZed
Wednesday. The happy couple will he
at home at 2424 Stevens avenue after
Dee. 2I.
Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding Miss Wilcox. of the East side, and
Prof. Filburn. which will take place at
the First Unitarian church, corner of
Mary Place and Eighth street. on
Dec. p.
Thomas Negro and Miss Ida Bucking-
ham were married Wednesday by Judge
Young at the court house.
Harry B. Woodland and Christiana
Olson were welded Tuesday last by
Rev. II. j. Van FoSsen.
Thomas NJ. Tierney and Eta q. Van
Alstein were united Thursday evening
al the residence OF the brides mother.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
from the affair to go into the fund of the

from the affair to go into the fund of the
mission.
A fair number attended the entertain
ment at the Eighth ward relief hall on
Tuesday evening. The affair was under
the auspices of the young ladies of the
Franklin NJ. Z. church, and small sum
was realized.
Mrs. Clara HOlbrooke lectured last
evening at Alexandria in the interest of
the W. c. L. U. and White Cross So
ciety.
Lizzie Kennedy entertained the
Gamma Ten club on Friday evening at
her home, 1914 Park avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. James ZeSbaugh have
gone to Frisco" for the winter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18

70 PLUSH TOILET CASES, EXTRA
quality lining, amber fittings, comb,
brush and mirror, cheap at s3.s7
each.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
SPARkLES OF SOCIETY
Minneapolis Takes a Header
Into the whirlpool Of So
eial Gayety.
The Week Very Brilliant With
The Pleasant Follies Of
Fashion.
Some Of the Notable Events
Rehearsed, With the Gen.
epal Social Swim.
Capers of Cunning Cupid
Guests of the City---Our
People Abroad.

OCIETY in tn e
"FlOur City made
a startling plunge
during t h e past
week, and now that
the tide has turned,
some brilliant events
are looked forward
to with no little in
tereSt in the near
future. The gay
and merry toboggan-
ers have had a great
backset by the warm
and pleasant wealth
or. although several
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18
TOiletCaseS

l0LARGE. SQUARE. PLUSH TOILET
CASES, satin-lined, celluloid fit
tings, carved backs, pieces; 81
each.
10 EXTRA FINE PLUSH TOILET
Gases, in cardinal, royal. gold and
peacock, elegant satin Innings,
pieces: toilet and manicure COM
bsaed only So each.
WE HAVE ALSO AN ELEGANT
line of Combination Toilet, Mani
cure. Jewel and Perfumery Cases in
the following range of prices: $3.50,
81, sfj.115, s., S1.4S, So, 80, SO, SIC, up
to so each.
GENTI.E MEN. ALLOW Us TO SUG-
gest cne of these for your best girl;
they Ere beauties.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-18

Call early and avoid the rush. Mail
orders promptly attended to-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
Unfortunate Robbers.

A letter from Mexico tells how .
band of robbers were effectually dis
posed of. While they were ransacking
a town a dozen men ran to the shore,
cut small holes in the boats in which
the robbers came, and plugged them
with mud. The boats were launched
and the marauders set out on their re-
turn voyage. Before going mile'
however, the water began to soften the
clay, and the huge log dugouts began
to fill. Every effort was made to reach
the shore, but the openings increased
rapidly. and soon the boats were full
of water and the occupants were
obliged to jump overheard and cling
to the sides of their submerged crafts
to keep from drowning. About day
light a company of one hundred men
set out in boats to the spot where the
half-drowned men were still hanging
to their crafts. Some, however, had
lost their hold and had sunk to the
bottom, while the others were so ex-
hausted that they were unable to make
any resistance The fishermen at
tackled them, and soon not robber
was left to tell the tale of their defeat
Their booty was all recovered.-N 4.
Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
A FAMOUS DETECTIVE

JAMES JACKSON, the famous State detecs.
i've. resides in Sing Sing, and is generally
In attendance at the prison His duties are
to examine carefully the face OF every con.
vict as he enters, and to scrutinize every
visitor in order to prevent any discharged
convict seeing his pals. Occasionally he
has to make long journeys in pursuit Of
runaway prisoners or to identify criminals
convicted in other States. He never makes
a mistake; If once he looks a man in the
eve he will know him under any disguise,
as he tells his man by the look OF his eyes.
Once an escaped convict had his nose pared
down one third, but jackson detected him
at once, notwithstanding this remarkable
change Of feature. Mr.. Jackson Is about
feet inches in height, about So years old,
of light and sinewy build, with black hair
and piercing black eyes, and is altogether
remarkably handsome. He knows about
10. COO criminals, and it IS simply wonderful
that ne can distinguish the features or eV-
cry one. On his long journeys he eats very
moderately and always takes one Brand
reth Dill at night. When much fatigued by
the joating of the cars on his tires ONE trips
he uses two Allcock's Porous Plasters on
the small of the back, which give him re-
newed vigor and quickly relieve him OF al
vveariness. These are the only two RENE:
dies he uses, and he attributes his vigor and
remarkable health to Allcock's Porous
Plasters and Brandreth's Pills. Slug Sing,
[N ~ Daily Registers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
s<Don't Marry Him!~

"He Is such tickle, inconstant fellow,
you VIII never be happy with him." said
engagement to q young man who bore the
reputation of being a sad hirt- Esther,
however, knew that her lover had good
qualities, and she was willing to take the
risk. In nine cases out of ten it would
have proved a mistake; but Esther was an
uncommon girl and to every ones surprise
Fred made model husband How was It'll
Well, Esther had cheerful, sunny temper
and q great deal of tact. Then she enjoyed
perfect health and was always so sweet,
neat and wholesome that Fred found his
own home most pleasant, and his own wife
more agreeable, than any other being. As
theyear passed and he saw other women OF
Esther's age grow sickly, faded and queru,
ious, he realized more and more that he had
'ta Jewel of wife" Good health was hall
the secret of Esther's success. She re-
tanned her vitality and good looks, becausd
she warded off feminine weaknesses and
ailments by the use of DE-. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
Two women in a Boston horse-car

Two women in Boston horse-car
were discussing their household affairs
audibly and to the great amusement Of
the other passengers. After comparing
notes as to the productiveness of their
several farms. the price of groceries.
the advantages of country life over
that of one in the city, and uttering a
Thanksgiving that they kept no ser
wants, and '.going to bed, master; get
up, mistress, - one of them delivers
herself in this wise: There's Sister
Sally, @ow- Her an me amt no more
aiken eff 'twant us. She's jest ez diff
ferent ez be t'other way."-Harper' s
N00uzdole
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
A Dangerous Lover.

JOLIET, ILL.,, May 21.-For the past six
months Miss Jessie White, an attractive
young society lady, has been prosecuted by
anonymous letters threatening her life
Last night WAS the time fixed for the execu-
ton in letter i'm which the writer addressed
Miss White as his doomed darling Jessie +"
Prominent young men received notes ask
ing them to act as pall-kearers, and an I'M
dertaker was,engaged to go to the house and
a notice of the death of the young lady was
sent to tahe papers and published. The
house was watched and during the night a
man was caught proving around the yard
with . revolver in his hand He proved to
be the young ladyss cousin, whose ad-
vaRees had been repulsed. He was ar
rested and gave hail tor his appearance
He 10 knewn as a cranky, hot headed fell
low, and Is regarded as insane
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
The Jeanle Bousu.an murder.

LoUEsvILLE, KY, May 2l--Aprl 81, about
ten o'clock. Jennie Bowman was brutally
assaulted and fatally injured by two ne
groes who had entered the house Of her en-
ployer for robbery. She fingered until
May o. Albert Turner, who confessed that
he assisted in the murder or Jeaaie Bowman.
was indicted by the grand jury at IL 80
o'clock last Friday, arraigned before the
court at one o'clock, found guilty of mar
der in the first degree at 1870 O'Clock
and at 1:35 o'clock was sentenced to be
hanged July 1. Patterson was also indicted
and his trial set for Wednesday. The tes-
tinlony and speeches were concluded at
seven o'clock last evening. The jury were
only out eleven minutes and returned a YER
dict Of guilty, fixing the penalty at death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

How fresh In my mind are the days OF my sickness,
When tossed me in pain. all fevered ana sore;
The burning, the Nausea, the sinking and wesHnesA'
And even the old spoon that my medicine pore
The old silver spoon. the family spoon.
The sick-chamber spoon that my medicine bore
How 10th were my fever-parched lips TO receive IL
How nauseous the stun that 1t bore 70 my tonkne
And the pain at nay inWards. oh, naught could re-
lieve IL.
The old silver spoon the medicine spoon,
How awful the stun that II left on my tongue.
Such is the effect of nauseous, gripping
medicines which make the sick-room a
memory Of horror. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets, on the contrary, are
vegetable and perfectly effective. 25 cents
@ vial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

Delicate Children, Nursing
Mothers, Overworked Men, and for all dis
eases where the tissues are wasting away
from the inability to digest ordinary food,
or from overwork of the brain or body, all
such should take Scott's Emulsion of Pure
used the Emulsion On lpSR %ho was deli
cate, and threatened with Bronchitis. II
put her in such good health and flesh, that
] must say it is the best Emulsion I ever
used."-L. P. WADDELL, N. D., Hugh's
Mills, s. c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

A RoEE RUN-running the sewing ma
chine.-Lifs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

that DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic is cooling to
the blood, controls excessive perspiratlon,
and will safely tide you over that Perlod
characterized by headache, fainting spells,
give strength and new life to the entire
system.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

D0N'r hawk, hawk, and blow, blow, dis
gushing everybody, but use DIR. Sage
Catarrh Remedy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

In another column Of this issue will be
found an entirely new and novel specimen
of attractive advertising. It is one of the
neatest ever placed in our paper and we
examining the SUPPOSED display letters in
the advertisement of Prick1y Ash Bitters-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

ArREHBoorRR-them man who does not pay
hrs cobbler.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

Ii afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
TaoRpson,s Eye Water Druggists sell it pc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

How MY THROAT HURST Why don't yC
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minut
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

A SON of gun is apt to be bore.-Bos
ton Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
Tt Ia q Fact.

ADAM had a spare rib with apple sauce
Lesion Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

CEUE. The washer-woman who daily
| wrings mems bosomS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

A NAN who does business on a large scale
"a coal-dealer.-LJe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
EIY'S
CREAM BALM

7 haas used tsoo
bottles Of Ely's Cream
Balm and consider
myself cured. IsnE
Jered 20 years from
cGtGrrh and cGtGrrh.
al headache and tkis
Is The first remedy
that afforded iasti'ss
reZieC-D. T. Ag-
giaso'a, 145 Lake st,
Chicago, Ill.
Aparticle is applied in
Price 50 cents at DrugRi
Circulars free. ELY b
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

THE barber's favorite city-loqua-city.-
Columbus DispGtch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26

AN observation-disclosures at a hotel
Trstzers Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
The Ola silver Spoon.

A NON EST opinion-the coroner's Yer
dict
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
AN ANARCHIST SHOT.

AUGUSTA, Ga, May 21.-A man named
Hoover, who has been around the country
urging the negroes to band together to de-
mand higher wages and telling them to
apply the torch if the increase of wages
was refused, after harangne at Warren
ton last night was dangerously shot by a
band of armed men. 1t is believed that he
has been. swindling the negroes and was a
victim of their wrath. There is no clew to
the per petratOrs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
CONSULTATION, WEAK LUNG

uG1 me- HE
liked. a. that '
bly, have any<
far advanced.
treatment, but
: on my stomach
To give me- M
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
FIRE, WIND, WATER and LIGHTNING PROOF
IRON ROOFING

for any End Of City OF FER BaildinGS
POTTER IKON ROOFING 90. Cfncinaati Ohio
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-05-26
E< THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE

covering the whole of the lower limb
attacked the elbows and became 90
After being treated by several phygic
commenced the use of the medicine
began to mend and 10 now well and
the medicine has saved her life and d
Mr.. 7. A. AYREs, Of East Ne1D Mark
vouches for the above facts.